FinCrime Senior Compliance Specialist

FinCrime Senior Compliance Specialist – Deel Deel is an all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams, combining HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI‑powered tools, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries, helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Job Overview As a FinCrime Senior Compliance Specialist, you will safeguard the company’s operations against financial crime, ensure compliance with global regulatory standards, and mitigate risks related to money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes. This role is central to Deel’s mission of simplifying global employment while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance, and integrity. Responsibilities Monitor and analyze financial transactions to detect and report suspicious activity and potential financial crime risks. Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs and procedures in line with local and international regulations. Conduct thorough investigations and assessments of potential financial crime risks and work with relevant teams to resolve issues. Stay up-to-date with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, ensuring Deel’s compliance programs remain effective and current. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., legal, operations, risk management) to identify and mitigate compliance risks. Prepare and file regulatory reports as required by relevant authorities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Criminal Justice, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, or related roles. Strong understanding of global financial crime regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, sanctions). Experience with transaction monitoring systems and investigation processes. Familiarity with risk assessment techniques and compliance risk management. Proficiency in regulatory reporting and filing suspicious activity reports (SARs). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in identifying and investigating risks. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly. Problem‑solving and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams. AML certifications (e.g., CAMS) and proficiency in English required; additional languages a plus. Total Rewards Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location. Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country. The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access. Equal‑Opportunity Employer Deel is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via the provided link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. For more information about our data protection practices, please visit our Privacy Policy. Job Details Location: Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Finance and Sales; Human Resources Services #J-18808-Ljbffr